In conversation and in public, Mary Gauthier comes off as a practical, no-nonsense woman. Stoic, even. Which wouldn’t seem unusual, except for the fact that her songs carry so much emotional punch, they can leave you staggering.

Inspiration comes from the most abstract places, and that statement did not falter in the inspiration behind Jim James’ upcoming solo album, Regions of Light and Sound of God, out February 5 on ATO Records.  James drew inspiration from a vintage book entitled God’s Man, a wordless 1929 woodcut novel by Lynd Ward, for the song, “A New Life,” which just premiered on Rolli

From New York comes a4 member Rock band known as “Dog Society” who just released his latest effort Emerge (2012). Dog Society is strongly established in that region and this latest release is a collection of 12 amazing songs. Dog Society are:   Band members include Bruce Erik Brauer (guitar), Guerzon (Bass) and Joe Ranieri (Drums + Percussion) and last but certainly not least  Brian Schnaak (vocals).

From the recording studio to the open road, Eric Lambert & Friends (ELF) kicks off a new tour this weekend. The Winter Wallow Tour will take the band through their home states of Indiana and Illinois, providing the opportunity to reconnect with family and friends, and play some well known haunts.

The Wakarusa Music Festival announced their 2nd round of artists, including Umphrey's McGee, Karl Denson, The Werks and many more.The Wakarusa Music Festival is a grassroots festival nestled in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas where the beauty of nature synchronizes with the euphoric sounds of live music. Born in 2004, Wakarusa grew its reputation as a celebration of music with scenic backdrops at Clinton State Park near Lawrence, Kansas.

Toubab Krewe is proud to announce the dates for their Rocky Mountain High 2013 Tour. The 'dirty south meets West Africa' group kicks off their tour on March 21st in Boulder, CO with Reggae powerhouse See-I then continues with dates throughout Colorado, and stops in Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.

On December 31, 2012, The Mantras along with Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, rang in 2013 in fine fashion at Greensboro, North Carolina's Blind Tiger.  On this leg of the tour, the Mantras and Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band are alternating the headlining role from night to night.

The teachers of Sandy Hook went back to school last week, a reality that is nothing short of gut-wrenching. As a typical member of the community located hundreds of miles away, I can do nothing but sit and imagine the teachers, parents and children enduring these fresh memories and new moments.There are several opportunities available, now, to show our support to Sandy Hook. But I wanted to do something different.

Today, the third annual SnowBall Music Festival makes its final artist lineup announcements. Flying Lotus, Delta Spirit, Krewella, Japandroids, Polica and Tennis are among the nearly 30 acts added to the bill with today’s announcement. They join previously announced Pretty Lights, Big Gigantic, Kendrick Lamar, Portugal. The Man, STS9, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, and many more.

Celebrating its 12th year as a leader in environmentally friendly concert events, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival continues to spearhead aggressive new initiatives that raise the bar in shrinking the carbon footprint of one of the largest, most popular festivals in the country.In a groundbreaking effort to actively reduce its energy consumption, Bonnaroo organizers and representatives from Knoxville, Tenn.-based Sustainable Future and Vermont-based Encore Redevelopment announced today the completed construction and installation of the country’s first permanent solar array for a music festi